Principal Solicitor/managing Principal Solicitor - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Department of Justice and Community Safety

Department of Justice and Community Safety

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Melbourne City Centre, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Exciting opportunity to further build your career in the VPS providing specialist OHS legal services to the Victorian Public Sector

Mentor and supervise junior solicitors
Join an inclusive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing | Fulltime or Parttime
VPS 6 $130,673 $174,869 p.a. plus superannuation

About the VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment.

In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values:
Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About our branch

Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety provides advice and conducts litigation in relation to all aspects of Victorian public sector employment, industrial relations, occupational health and safety and discrimination law.

About the role

We are seeking a senior and experienced OHS lawyer and/or a senior criminal lawyer with OHS experience to join the VGSO as a Principal Solicitor or as a Managing Principal Solicitor in our WROS Branch, working closely with a Lead Counsel on occupational health and safety (OHS) matters.

In this role you will provide high quality legal services to Government, efficiently managing a mix of litigation and advisory work and assist in mentoring and supervising junior solicitors.

Along with the ability to develop positive existing client relationships and establish new business opportunities, applicants should also be able to demonstrate sound judgement on complex OHS legal matters based upon significant experience.

Although not essential, an understanding of the structure and culture of government would be beneficial.

Benefits:

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge.

You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.
VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.

We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.

How to apply
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 7 April 2024.